Tsunami Case Study
What year was the Boxing Day Tsunami?
2004
Describe why a flood might occur.
Heavy rainfall, ground unable to soak up enough of the water, persistent heavy rainfall, etc.
Name one type of natural disaster?
Bushfire, tsunami, volcano, cyclone, flood
True or False: Water is essential for all life on Earth
True
How many days are in a leap year?
366
What area's did the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami effect? (Name at least 2)
Indonesia, Sumatra, Thailand
When we had big floods in 2022 in Maitland. What happened to Gillieston Heights?
It became an island.
True or False: Humans cause all natural disasters
False - though sometimes bushfires can be deliberately lit.
Name one country or region in the world that does not have enough clean water.
Middle East, Africa, India and other parts of Asia
What is the biggest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
What caused the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami?
Underwater Earthquake
What state in Australia do we see the most cyclones?
QLD and/or NT
What is a natural disaster?
A natural disaster is when a natural event causes damage to people and places.
True or False: Only 3% of all the water on Earth is fresh water.
True
Who won the NRL Grand Final in 2025?
Brisbane Broncos
In what ocean was the earthquake which began the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami?
Indian Ocean
What conditions can cause a tropical cyclone?
Humidity, warm waters and temperatures above 26 degrees.
What comes out of a volcano when it erupts? (Name TWO things)
Lava, ash and gas
Precipitation, Evaporation, Condensation
True or False: The sun is a planet
False - the sun is a star
How many people died due to the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami?
Name ONE cyclone or hurricane we have looked at in class.
Cyclone Tracy, Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Irma, Cyclone Alfred
What is one thing people can do during a natural disaster to stay safe?
Various
Name 2 ways you can save water in your daily life.
Various
What ocean is on the East side of Australia?
Pacific Ocean